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the onion explains how science is funded
# science

the onion explains how science is funded

Nothing is more important to a modern nation's prosperity than science and engineering, and nothing is more neglected by today's politicians.

putting science on the chopping block, again
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putting science on the chopping block, again

Politicians want to cut scientific research and education programs, ignoring how little they'd actually be cutting and how many people it will truly affect.

to boldly try to go again. maybe. kind of…
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to boldly try to go again. maybe. kind of…

Politicians still can't figure out exactly what they want NASA to be or do. And that's hurting both its budget and its ability to plan.

scientific ignorance at taxpayers’ expense
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scientific ignorance at taxpayers’ expense

Even one young Earth creationist making decisions about how we use the planet's resources is already too many young Earth creationists with such power.

a political cavalcade of mistakes
# politics

a political cavalcade of mistakes

GOP congressman Mike Pence managed to perform a rare feat: an interview about science and environment in which every statement was completely wrong.

who keeps electing this woman?
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who keeps electing this woman?

Disease prevention suddenly turns partisan thanks to America's most out of control congresswoman...

a bad week for science in politics
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a bad week for science in politics

Science-illiterate politicians spent their week proudly showing their ignorance in Congress.

why science and politics don’t mix
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why science and politics don’t mix

America's culture is smothering its scientists and their innovations under a cloud of apathy and contempt.

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